Spontaneous soccer-induced pneumomediastinum in a 39-yearold man

K De Smet; B Ilsen

doi:10.5334/jbr-btr.704

Original Article

Spontaneous soccer-induced pneumomediastinum in a 39-yearold man

Authors:

K De Smet ,

Department of Radiology

B Ilsen

Department of Radiology

Abstract

We report on a healthy 39-year-old man who developed spontaneous pneumomediastinum during a soccer game without a traumatic impact. Chest radiography and CT demonstrated the extensive pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema. Treatment of this rare condition is conservative and prognosis is excellent.

Keywords: Pneumomediastinum – Thorax, CT

How to Cite: De Smet K, Ilsen B. Spontaneous soccer-induced pneumomediastinum in a 39-yearold man. JBR-BTR. 2011;94(6):346–7. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.704

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Published on 09 Jun 2011.

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